Douglas County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Douglas County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17041
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 041
Geography
- Land Area
- 416.65 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.56 sq mi
- Total Area
- 417.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.766078
- Longitude
- -88.222866
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,277
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,493
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,965 | 93.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,313 | 6.8% |
| White | 17,370 | 90.1% |
| Black | 248 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 70 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,663 | 94.3% |
| Hispanic | 834 | 5.8% |
| White | 13,294 | 91.7% |
| Black | 156 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 94 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,751
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $77,183
- Poverty Rate
- 8.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,642
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,512 | 88.7% |
| Black | 282 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 82 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,836
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,462 | 13.5% |
| Republican | 5,420 | 50.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,952 | 36.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,174 | 47.7% |
| Female | 5,659 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,428 | 87.0% |
| Hispanic | 457 | 4.2% |
| Black | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,140
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,526 | 58.6% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 19.3% |
| Black | 3 | 30.0% |
| Asian | 27 | 45.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,989 | 57.8% |
| Female | 3,151 | 55.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,848 (28.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,780 (20.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,507
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $151,003
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $840
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.7%
- Work From Home
- 6.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.